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"Apple to make many security guards full-time employees: Amid debate about Silicon Valley's sweeping use of contract workers, Apple will dramatically expand its in-house security team, giving the officers the same benefits as other employees." San Jose Mercury News [Free Registration Required] 1:40 PM

"Apple Is Making Security Guards Full-Time Employees: In another small victory for service workers in Silicon Valley, Apple said it will hire full-time security guards, with benefits, rather than rely on an outside contractor." WSJ Blogs 2:33 PM

"High-end Apple Watch to start at $5,000: analyst: The most expensive version could snag around 10,000 in unit sales this year and account for less than 1 percent of all Apple Watch sales, analyst Gene Munster says." CNET 11:03 AM

"The Apple Watch Might Actually Cost a Fortune: Some estimates are much higher than previously thought" Time 12:58 PM

"You Asked: Can I Use My iPad or Other Tablet As a Second Monitor?" Time 8:14 AM

"'Baldur's Gate 2: Enhanced Edition' Review - One Of The Best CRPGs Ever Is Now On iPhone" Touch Arcade 11:31 AM

"This Is My Weather – Meteorology for Kids Review: This Is My Weather - Meteorology for Kids includes a lot of weather-related information in this colorful and interactive application." 148Apps 9:05 AM